US EditionJapan's Ishiba may face leadership challenge on Monday
- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will vote on September 8 to decide if a leadership election is needed to potentially oust Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who faces mounting pressure after election losses.
- Financial markets have reacted negatively, with the yen and Japanese government bonds declining amid fears of political instability.
- A leadership change could lead to more aggressive fiscal policies, which may impact Japan's economy and financial stability, according to financial analysts.
- If replaced, a new leader like Sanae Takaichi could prioritize fiscal expansion, raising concerns about long-term debt.
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Compared to a year ago, winning the leadership of the LDP will not automatically give you the right to form the government
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Japan's ruling party LDP lost a majority in the parliament in July. Now there are calls for a new election of the party president. According to the media, party and government leader Ishiba is under pressure.
Japan’s Ishiba Consults Allies Amid Calls for LDP Vote: Reports
Japanese Agricultural Minister Shinjiro Koizumi urged Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to step down, Nikkei reports, a move that comes amid growing calls for the ruling party to hold an early leadership election.
Japan's Ishiba may face leadership challenge on Monday
Lawmakers of Japan's ruling party will vote on Monday whether to hold an extraordinary leadership election that could oust embattled premier Shigeru Ishiba and have a significant impact on the world's fourth largest economy.
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